Bulwark Takes Stephen Miller's Real And Insane Agenda (w/ Adrian Carrasquillo) | Bulwark on Sunday
Jun 8, 2025
Adrian Carrasquillo, a journalist covering immigration, joins Bill Kristol to discuss crucial topics around mass arrests in Southern California and the communities rallying against them. They dive into the troubling use of military force in U.S. cities and how Trump and Stephen Miller create chaos to energize their political base. The conversation also reveals shifting Latino voter sentiments and examines the societal impacts of current immigration policies, shedding light on the stark realities facing immigrant communities.
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Adrian's 9/11 School Experience
- Adrian Carrasquillo was at Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan during 9/11, just blocks away from the Twin Towers.
- He recalls witnessing the burning towers and people falling, making it a formative and unforgettable experience for him and his friends.
Mass Deportation Targets Latino Workers
- Mass deportation is targeting major immigrant communities in California, especially Latino workers in places like Paramount.
- These immigrants are integral to the economy and are fighting back against ICE's escalating raids and arrests.
LA Protests Spark Federal Response
- Recent protests in L.A. against ICE raids have been largely peaceful with some isolated incidents.
- The Trump administration is using this as a political opportunity to escalate enforcement and federalize forces including the National Guard.